QMA MEDICATIONS 40 HOUR
TRAINING 2024 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Action - absorbs water and expands to increase bulk and moisturize content of stool
Use- used to promote regular bowel evacuation
SE- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with excessive use
NC- administered with 8 oz liquid followed by additional fluids, acts within 12 hours- 3
days, use sugar free formula for diabetics
Nitro-bid - Answer-Vasodilators
Action- dilate blood vessels and improve blood supply to the heart
Use- treat angina pectoris and decreased circulation to the brain and extremities, treat
hypertension
SE- hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, palpitation
NC- repeated every 5 min until relief, taking no more than 3 tablets in 15 mins.
Naprosyn - Answer-Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID'S)
Action- block enzymes and other substances that promote inflammation
Use- treat arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout
SE- nausea, decreased appetite, dizziness, heartburn, tinnitus, headache
NC- may be better tolerated with food
Nardil - Answer-Antidepressants (MAO Inhibitors)
Action- decrease amount of enzyme which degrades norepinephrine, serotonin, and
dopamine
Use- treat severe depression
, SE- muscle tremors, diarrhea, constipation, heart irregularities, sweating, tardive
Dyskinesia
NC- avoid foods that contain high amounts of tyramine ( cheese, fish, liver, baked
potatoes, yogurt, beer, wine)
Synthroid - Answer-Thyroid Hormones
Action- replacement therapy if the thyroid gland is not producing sufficient hormones
Use- treats hypothyroidism
SE- Nervousness, insomnia, palpitations, sweating, tremors, chest pains
NC- Report chest pains, onset is gradual- full effect in about 3 weeks
Administer 30 min. before meal on empty stomach
Robitussin - Answer-Expectorants
Action- thins and loosens mucous, breaking up congestion
Use- promote a productive cough
SE- Gastric irritation, nausea/vomiting
NC- Should be taken with water, increased activity may help
Theragran - Answer-multivitamin
Use- treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during
pregnancy
SE- constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach
Dilantin - Answer-Anticonvulsants
Action- depress abnormal electrical discharges in brain
Use- to stop or prevent seizure activity
SE- swelling/redness of gums, dizziness, tremors, drowsiness, double vision, confusion
NC- observe residents mouth, encourage good oral hygiene
Tinactin - Answer-Local Antifungals
